Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that
best completes the statement or answers the question.
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(1 point) The term “flyway” has long
been used to designate the migration routes of birds. For management purposes, the (4) waterfowl
flyways listed below were established in the United States in 1948. Which waterfowl flyway is Ohio
in?
a. | Atlantic | b. | Central | c. | Mississippi | d. | Pacific |
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(1 point) An environmental condition that has a
detrimental effect on a species’ population and can cause a decline in or an elimination of
that population is called a _________.
a. | Biotic niche | c. | Life zone | b. | Carrying capacity | d. | Limiting factor |
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(1 point) Ducks are divided into two (2) main
groups, diving ducks and puddle ducks. Which of the following species would be classified as a
“diving” duck?
a. | Green- winged Teal | c. | Mallard | b. | Hooded Merganser | d. | Shoveler |
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(1 point) What is the major source of funds for the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife?
a. | Revenue from timber sales | b. | Recreational boat
registrations | c. | The sale of hunting and fishing licenses | d. | Fines from
violations of the law |
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(1 point) The presence, or absence, of certain
stream-dwelling animals can tell us much about the health of a stream. Animals that are unable to
live in polluted water are said to be:
a. | Unacceptable | b. | Intolerant | c. | Invertebrates | d. | Benthics |
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(1 point) Non -point source pollution needs to be
controlled because
a. | it is expensive | b. | chemicals and other pollutants can be carried
to surface water | c. | there are laws | d. | no one knows how this pollution effects our
water |
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(1 point) Household chemicals should be properly
taken care of because
a. | if spilled on the ground soil cannot purify most chemicals | b. | you don’t want
to waste chemicals | c. | they have a short shelf life and won’t
last | d. | they may destroy your lawn |
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(1 point) Better management for landscaping plants
is recommended to
a. | have greener lawns and trees | b. | have water runoff rapidly from the
lawn | c. | provide low requirements for water, fertilizers, and pesticides | d. | increase the amount
of cement that is needed |
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(1 point) Septic Systems can have an impact on the
ground water and surface water quality
a. | with heavy rainfall | c. | with too little rainfall | b. | with nutrients and
pathogens | d. | with frequent
pumping |
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(1 point) By conserving water discharge from your
home septic system you can
a. | take short showers more often | b. | water your lawn when needed with
sprinklers | c. | help prevent your system from contaminating ground water | d. | reduce runoff by 80
percent |
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(1 point) When constructing a pond, it is best to
incorporate soils that are very cohesive and impermeable. This greatly reduces the risk of water
leaking through the dam. Which soil type would be best suited for constructing and sealing
ponds?
a. | Sand | b. | Silt | c. | Clay | d. | Gravel |
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(1 point) Many lakes are affected by erosion. Once
the soil enters the lake, it can become suspended and cause the water to be murky(turbidity). The
larger particles settle to the bottom quickly, while the smallest particles are to last to settle to
the bottom. In what order will the particles settle to the bottom of a lake?
a. | Silt, Sand, Clay | c. | Clay, Silt, Sand | b. | Sand, Clay, Silt | d. | Sand, Silt,
Clay |
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(1 point) Flooding can be a major factor when
deciding on the best use for a property. According to the Soil Survey of Vinton County, if flooding
occurs on a property more than once in a two- year period, it is considered:
a. | Frequently flooded | c. | Rarely flooded | b. | Occasionally flooded | d. | Residuum |
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(1 point) When streams and rivers flood, they are
often carrying soil sediments. When the water flows out of the bank, much of this soil material is
deposited on the flood plain. Soil that is deposited on the flood plain is best described as:
a. | Colluvium | c. | Organic material | b. | Alluvium | d. | Aluminum |
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(1 point) The soils of southeastern Ohio are
primarily:
a. | Glaciated | c. | Mucks | b. | Non-Glaciated | d. | Hydric |
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(1 point) Ohio’s forests have suffered great
abuse, from being overly harvested to support the mining industry, to raging wildfires, to being
trampled and grazed by livestock. Although Ohio’s forests have made a remarkable comeback,
Ohio’s landscape is presently:
a. | 50% forestland | c. | 33% forestland | b. | 25% forestland | d. | 75% forestland |
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(1 point) In southern and southeast Ohio, which
forest type can be found growing throughout most of our woodlands?
a. | White& Red pine | c. | Cottonwood/Box Elder/Willow | b. | Poplar/Elm/Ash | d. | Oak/ Hickory |
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(1 point) Which of the following harvesting methods
is considered a “regeneration” harvest?
a. | Selection | b. | Clearcut | c. | Shelterwood | d. | Seed
tree |
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(1 point) Japanese Honeysuckle, much like the patch
growing here, tends to thrive along woodland edges. What effect might this plant have on natural
forest regeneration?
a. | Its thick growing nature prevents sunlight from reaching the soil and prevents seed
germination | b. | This plant produces a toxic substance that prevents plant growth anywhere near a
patch this size | c. | Small mammals love to live in the density of this plant and eat everything that might
grow underneath of it | d. | Honeysuckle has no effect on forest
regeneration and should be encouraged to grow wherever possible |
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(1 point) When identifying pine this size, the
easiest way is to count the number of needles per fascicle. Which pine is this?
a. | Red pine | c. | Christmas pine | b. | Green pine | d. | White pine |
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